Thomas Tuchel hopes to have striking duo back after international break

But the Chelsea boss has revealed Mateo Kovacic is the latest of his players to be sidelined
Thomas Tuchel hopes to have striking duo back after international break

Romelu Lukaku is expected back after the international break, says boss Thomas Tuchel (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Tuchel is hoping to have Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku back from injury after the international break – but the Chelsea boss has revealed Mateo Kovacic is the latest of his players to be sidelined.

The Blues sit top of the Premier League ahead of their trip to Newcastle on Saturday and also advanced into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

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